Strategic HR Business Partner, Manager

About the role

The Strategic HR Business Partner, Manager provides strategic partnership to the executive and senior leadership team of an Area of Responsibility (AOR) or Market Facing Business (MFB) at Allstate. This role works closely with leaders and stakeholders to deliver high-impact talent initiatives that drive business value.

Responsibilities

• Proactively consult on broad business strategies to elevate and prioritize talent-driven initiatives
• Provide evidence-based consulting on strategic talent initiatives including organization design, workforce planning, compensation, succession and development, engagement, team effectiveness, and workforce transitions
• Build strong relationships across HR and business leadership to establish credibility and trust
• Lead the delivery of talent strategies of moderate to high complexity aligned to business priorities
• Ensure all initiatives are clearly tied to business outcomes and measurable value
• Build and present business intelligence and insights using storytelling to influence executive decision-making
• Leverage analytics and benchmarking (internal/external) to inform recommendations and solutions
• Navigate effectively between AOR-specific priorities and enterprise-wide needs
• Lead change management efforts tied to organizational transformation and talent implications
• Influence and enable change to support business growth and talent priorities

Requirements

This job does not have supervisory duties but will lead, influence, and direct work across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in organization design, organizational effectiveness, and strategic HR consulting
• Deep expertise in organization design practices, including organization health and effectiveness
• Proven experience advising and partnering with senior leaders on complex HR programs and initiatives
• Demonstrated success developing and executing talent strategies aligned to business priorities
• Strong experience leading complex organizational design work, HR program launches, and cross-functional initiatives
• Proven ability to operate independently in a consultative, executive-facing environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge thinking, and build credibility across HR and business leadership

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Change Management
• Influencing Others
• Strategic Thinking
• Talent Strategy

Benefits

At Allstate, we provide a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

Pay

Expected compensation for this role ranges from $100,000.00 – 150,000.00 annually. Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience.

Schedule

Hybrid, Chicago

Location

Chicago

Travel

Approximately 2–3 times per year